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R798 BYG

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,378 mi
Last recorded92,378 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 BYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 92,378 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 89,518 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 89,517 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 85,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion all underneath vehicle

Fail 25 Feb 2008 80,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion all underneath vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,326 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 76,326 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 72,713 miles

chassis/body corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2006 72,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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R798 BYG is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R798 BYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R798 BYG registered?

R798 BYG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R798 BYG safe to buy?

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